February 18, 1983

The King of Comedy (1983)



Obsessed fan Robert De Niro doesn’t just want to be like his idol — talk show host Jerry Langford (played by Jerry Lewis) — he wants to be him. The dark comedy is an indictment of America’s celebrity culture, and it was long ahead of its time.

d: Martin Scorsese | imdb.com | trailer | movie | Critics’ Choice